Physics for fun!

[menelmacar]

That's right! A thread dedicated to Physics, and the fun obtained thereof!

I study Physics because I enjoy it so I figure it's a recreation thing!

To start the ball rolling:
What are posters feelings on zero-point-fields? More specifically inertia as a Zero-point-field Lorentz force?

Any and all physics questions, pet theories etc. welcome. I'm a fan of quantum mechanics more specifically, but hey, Einstein had his moments!

[AV]

zeros are only good in front of the decimal point in your salary, that's my opinion

Here is a fun fact for you: china is planning to build the largest power station in the world where millions of little chinese in silk robes will slide down a glass tube



PS: quantum mechanics is not physics, it's pure math... but at least now we know why you are all hazy when it comes to atmospheric physics

[menelmacar]

quantum mechanics is not physics, it's pure math... but at least now we know why you are all hazy when it comes to atmospheric physics

Actually, quantum mechanics is the only branch of physics left that has any influence on the real world.
Televisions: cathode ray tubes.
X-ray machines
Mobile telephones.
Microwave ovens.
ad nauseum

Yes the word mechanics implies a branch of maths, but stick quantum on it and you've got a branch of physics! The theory is worked out through maths but so are all physics theories!!!
If you want to write off Pauli, Bohr, Planck, Dirac, Einstein, Schrodinger et al. as mere mathematicians then be my guest...
Maths is just a branch of physics.
Chemistry is just a branch of physics.
There's a joke there, but I can't remember who said it...

Anyways: If it was pure math then please explain:

The double-slit experiment
Davisson-Germer experiment
Stern–Gerlach experiment
EPR paradox
Popper's experiment
Schrodinger's cat
Or even Einstein's mouse!!!
The last two are pretty much philosophy...

On saying all this, feel free to discuss the math side of things, I enjoy that too!!!

[AV]

If you want to write off Pauli, Bohr, Planck, Dirac, Einstein, Schrodinger et al. as mere mathematicians then be my guest...

I do, I did... thanks for the hospitality

Maths is just a branch of physics.
Chemistry is just a branch of physics.
There's a joke there, but I can't remember who said it...

Three scientists were asked to predict the outcome of a race and were given a budget of $100,000. After a month they were asked to show there work

Veterinarian:
I conducted a thorough study of the anatomy of a horse and compiled definitive database showing how weight, muscle strength, lung volume, and temperament of the horse can determine the outcome of the race…

Statistician:
- I have collected data on all horse races in human history and can predict the outcome knowing the how horses in a given race ran in previous races

Physicist:
- Can you give me another $500,000?
- Where you able to achieve at least something?
- Of course, I have already designed a model predicting the behavior of a sphere-like horse in vacuum

On saying all this, feel free to discuss the math side of things, I enjoy that too!!!

Nnnaah, as you know I'm into atmospheric physics... most of the math there you can do on the back of an envelope

[menelmacar]

I do, I did... thanks for the hospitality

Really... Wow! That's a strong viewpoint! While I do respect anyone that can take such an extreme point of view against some of the greatest minds the world has produced, espescially with those minds differing so much in opinion, I can't take you at face value! I will try my best however! You either know what you're talking about or are very very niave...

Three scientists were asked to predict the outcome of a race and were given a budget of $100,000. After a month they were asked to show there work

Not quite the joke I was thinking of...
But while were on the subject:
The experimentalist comes running excitedly into the theorist's office, waving a graph taken off his latest experiment. 'Hmmm,' says the theorist, 'That's exactly where you'd expect to see that peak. Here's the reason (long logical explanation follows).' In the middle of it, the experimentalist says 'Wait a minute', studies the chart for a second, and says, 'Oops, this is upside down.' He fixes it. 'Hmmm,' says the theorist, 'you'd expect to see a dip in exactly that position. Here's the reason...'



[/quote]Nnnaah, as you know I'm into atmospheric physics... most of the math there you can do on the back of an envelope [/quote]

AH SO! It all becomes clear... Tis the modern fad you're interested in... Carry on at your leisure!

[AV]

Really... Wow! That's a strong viewpoint! While I do respect anyone that can take such an extreme point of view against some of the greatest minds the world has produced, espescially with those minds differing so much in opinion, I can't take you at face value! I will try my best however! You either know what you're talking about or are very very niave...

That's what i thought when i was in collage. I always thought physics was the most difficult of three (math and chemistry being the other two)... Loved quantum mechanics because it was the easiest with all the math. Brings back fond memories... if only life could be as simple and beautiful as Schroedinger equation.

AH SO! It all becomes clear... Tis the modern fad you're interested in... Carry on at your leisure!

Whatever, let's agree to disagree.

How old are you?